The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has updated federal guidance on harm reduction funding in an April 24 letter outlining which supplies and services are eligible for support. The guidance builds on a July 29 letter that marked…
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York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health launched a 24-hour operated behavioral health walk-in crisis center April 27. The center aims to serve as an alternative to emergency department visits with on-site evaluations, stabilization services and referrals for ongoing care, according to an…
The Trump administration is working to reinstate the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s specialized support option for LGBTQ+ callers, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said during a Senate hearing, Medpage Today reported April 24. The administration removed the tailored…
Psychedelics are gaining the attention of the federal government as a potential treatment for complex mental health conditions, but healthcare leaders remain divided on their readiness for broader clinical use. While some see promise for patients with treatment-resistant conditions, others…
UCLA Health researchers are developing wearable technology to detect early signs of autism and other developmental conditions in infants. The project, supported by a $3.1 million grant from the National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke, will test wearable sensors…
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Between the July 2022 launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and December 2024, 35,529 suicides were observed compared to 39,901 expected, representing an 11% reduction, or 4,372 fewer deaths, according to an April 22 research letter published in JAMA. …
CareSource said it will retroactively recoup Medicaid payments from some Ohio behavioral health providers and reduce future reimbursements to 85% from 100%, ABC affiliate WCPO 9 reported April 22. The changes apply to both new claims and payments already made…
After piloting its Just In Time prescriber scheduling system, Yakima, Wash.-based Comprehensive Healthcare appointment show rates rose from 58.5% in November 2025 to 70% in January, while cancellations declined from 31% in November to 19% in early April. The model…
Stamford, Conn.-based Cohen Veterans Network opened its first mental health clinic in Kansas on April 23. The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone in Manhattan, began serving post-9/11 veterans, service members and their families across the state, providing…
Oxford Treatment Center in Etta, Miss., reported a 35% increase in patients identifying alcohol as their primary substance of concern over the past year. The trend reflects a broader public health issue, as alcohol use disorder affects approximately 1 in…